Judge Walker Fed Up With Feds on Al-Haramain?

Judge Vaughn Walker appears to be fed up with the government’s stonewalling in the much-watched Al-Haramain v. Obama warrantless wiretapping case.

Just minutes ago, he filed an order (.pdf) for the government to show cause why he should not, as a sanction, prohibit them from opposing Al-Haramain’s allegation that it has been spied on and proceed to assess liability against the government and decide on damages.

Needless to say, if this were to happen, it would be a landmark ruling. But given that the government will inevitably appeal whatever happens in district court before Walker, will this order have any long-lasting effects?

Look for a full story tonight on Cal Law.

— Evan Hill

Comments

[Nicolas]

Walker "fed up with the government"? Ho hum. Walker, like two of his colleagues on the San Francisco federal district bench, takes positions that are designed to get attention. Walker loves being the center of attention. He is not objective, never has been. He is a disgrace.